Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers

So the entire deal with Rimmel’s Apocalips ingenious lip lacquers is to get the best of both worlds – to pick the pigmentation of a lipstick and to get that creamy and sheeny look & feel of a lip gloss. I think that mostly the stunning bright shades are reviewed which actually made me feel disappointed when I got my first Apocalips tube. You guessed it – mine wasn’t a bright one at all. I tend to pick up shades which aren’t reviewed a lot since I always had a tendency to be drawn to things which seem rejected. It’s almost as I feel the need to rectify the beauty injustice in this case. Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Out Of This World (300) looks like that unwanted sister of the most desirable shade from the light spectrum of the Apocalips range. Oh yes, I am referring to Celestial. It’s that “my lips but better” pinky hue which looks a bit ghastly on me. Too chalky and thick for my liking, especially when it dries. I am stepping away from shimmer and glitter but I do like a bit of discrete gleam on my puckers. Out Of This World is just that. A very pretty cold pinky hue which is infused with tiniest shimmering particles imaginable. I don’t feel them on my lips and if it weren’t for this swatch, I’d never know in which amounts they were present within the lip lacquer.

The “problem” with this shade is that it acts as a regular lip gloss. True, a very thick lip gloss of amazing quality and pigmentation. But this is no liquid lipstick miracle in a tube, let me tell you. It doesn’t dry to a matte finish at all and stays creamy and non-drying on the lips the entire time. That is the good aspect of this shade. Extremely wearable, everyday shade which goes with everything really. Still, it isn’t boring and it isn’t a glorified tinted lip balm. It is exactly everything I’d expect a terrific lip gloss to be. The problem is at the pigmentation and durability claims. This isn’t the one which falls in the norm, it’s a black sheep in the Apocalips flock really. It lasts for good 3 hours on my lips which is definitely more than compared to the average drugstore lip gloss but it’s nowhere near the raves. I’d recommend to get it if you’re on the lookout for the most purchase-worthy lip gloss within the drugstore shelves. If you’re after that, than you won’t be disappointed.

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Big Bang (400) on the other hand is the perfect specimen of everything which you could read about on the blogs. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the perfect example of what the Apocalips range is all about. This is the perfect thick, liquid lipstick in a tube. This is it. It’s extremely pigmented and it does rival most of lipsticks out there. It’s creamy and feels very comfortable on the lips yet it doesn’t have that lip glossy slip the previous shade mentioned does have. It is shimmer-free – pure pigment. I love it and I love that I’ve found my perfect red lip in this tube of heaven. This one does dry to a matte-ish finish after a while and then it really sets into the lips. Prior to that, it does feature quite a juicy sheen which makes lips look plump and pretty. Neither of the two shades is sticky at all, which I find to be great. The longevity on this shocking red shade is amazing. I’d say 6 hours at least on me. It gets through the drinks and even some meals almost untouched. This is truly a miraculous lip product and this one completely is worth the hype.

These lip lacquers feature an interesting design on the caps, quite similar to an asteroid in my mind (is this just me?). Ther’ve have an ombré look from black to clear which through shines the hue you’ve selected. Apocalips lip lacquers have a distinct and strong scent which I simply cannot pinpoint. It’s rather strong so if you’re funny with fragrance do test them out prior to purchase. They feature a doe foot applicator with a slight “dent” in the middle. That plus the softness of the sponge makes them a joy to apply. You get 5.5ml of lip product for £5.99 at feelunique.com. To me, they are worth the money and even more so. I still cannot get over the pigmentation of the Big Bang and how juicy it looks on the lips. Bioderma Sensibio H2O struggles to get it off entirely off the lips after hours and hours of wear. It has a shock factor and this true red shade with slight orangey undertones isn’t for the weak. I’ll wear it exclusively for a night out. I find that it does seep a bit into fine liner around the lips but nothing a dab of concealer cannot fix. All in all, I’d recommend to grab the vibrant shades if you want to experience the true Apocalips experience. If you’re shy, you can always get a lighter alternative and finally get a good drugstore lip gloss for your money.